Survey

Architects use survey drawings to record and identify what they see when visiting a building. These drawings can be ground plans, diagrams, sketches, or ordnance maps. This book explores the history of the survey and its various forms to understand how it can be used to imagine what might be. It features works from the collection of Drawing Matter and focuses on the work of John Soane, Charles Robert Cockerell, Detmar Blow, Louis-Hippolyte Lebas, Henri Labrouste, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, and Peter Märkli. The book maintains that while all surveys begin with the site, the outcomes are as idiosyncratic as their authors and their methods have much to offer as tools in design practice.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 180 pages
\n Publication date: 13 August 2021
\n Publisher: Park Books
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Architects embark on a visual exploration of buildings, armed with a bundle of folded sheets, eagerly seeking a blank canvas upon which to record and identify their observations. These sheets encompass a range of drawings, including ground plans, diagrams, sketches, and ordnance maps, serving as both documentation and analytical tools. These survey drawings, operating as multifaceted entities, enable architects to examine various aspects of the built environment, encompassing geometric, relational, material, and technical dimensions.

In this captivating book, we delve into the rich history of surveying and its diverse manifestations. Through meticulous research and a plethora of visually stunning illustrations, we explore the various forms of surveying, focusing on notable figures such as John Soane, Charles Robert Cockerell, Detmar Blow, Louis-Hippolyte Lebas, Henri Labrouste, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, and Peter Märkli. Each chapter offers in-depth examinations of these architects' approaches, highlighting their unique styles and techniques. Additionally, an extensive section of plates accompanied by commentary by contemporary architects provides a deeper understanding of the survey's contemporary applications and its significance in design practice.

What sets this book apart is its assertion that while all surveys commence with the site, the outcomes are as unique as their authors. The methods employed by these architects offer valuable insights and tools that can be applied to architectural design. By examining the image-making of architecture through its typologies and distinctive approaches to drawing, the Architecture Iconographies series seeks to unravel the profound resonance of surveying in the history of the profession. It also explores the intimate relationship between architects and their drawings, shedding light on the creative processes and thought processes that shape architectural designs.

This series, in collaboration with Drawing Matter, an organization dedicated to exploring the role of drawing in architectural thought and practice, aims to broaden our understanding of the image-making of architecture. By delving into the typologies and distinctive approaches to drawing employed by architects, the series seeks to unravel the profound resonance of surveying in the history of the profession. It also explores the intimate relationship between architects and their drawings, shedding light on the creative processes and thought processes that shape architectural designs.

Through this series, we hope to foster a deeper appreciation for the art of surveying and its profound impact on the architectural world. By exploring the methods, techniques, and outcomes of surveying, we aim to inspire architects and designers to embrace the power of visual exploration and unlock the full potential of their designs.

\n Weight: 630g\n
Dimension: 244 x 342 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783038602507\n \n